Stefan Borson reveals impact of Andy Burnham's mayoral exit on Manchester United

Manchester United's stadium plans are unlikely to be heavily impacted by Andy Burnham's potential departure as Mayor of Manchester.

What happened?

Stefan Borson, former Manchester City financial adviser, told Football Insider that the new Mayor of Manchester will likely support the redevelopment project. The club has secured the majority of land needed for their new 100,000-seater stadium, with plans moving forward in Trafford.

Why it matters for Manchester United

The potential departure of Andy Burnham, a huge advocate of the Old Trafford regeneration project, had raised concerns about the impact on the club's stadium development plans. However, Borson believes that the surrounding government can only provide limited support, and the club will need to find a way to fund the project themselves.

What comes next?

With Manchester United currently 3rd in Premier League, 71 pts, 20W-11D-7L from 38 games, and on a 4-game winning run, the focus is on the upcoming season. Their next fixture is vs AC Milan at home on 2026-08-15. The club's recent form has been strong, with a 4W-1D-0L record in their last 5 games, and a +19 goal difference from 69 scored and 50 conceded.